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19 Nov. 2019
Capital One Adds Priority OpenTable Reservations
There’s huge competition among card issuers to add benefits that are compelling for consumers. This has largely consisted of bigger and bigger bonus categories for spending, though in some cases it has also consisted of offering experiences that people may not otherwise have access to. Capital One might not have the biggest bonus categories o...
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8 Sep. 2019
I Can’t Believe I Have to Write This Post
The single nuttiest idea in aviation history was published in the Dallas Morning News, an argument by Matt Andersson, the founder of an airline startup (Indigo Airlines), to merge the nation’s airlines into one and have the government run it. Oh he wants to eliminate frequent flyer points, too. Continue reading I Can’t Believe I
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3 Jun. 2017
Appalachian Community Credit Union CD Account Review: 0.10% to 3.04% APY CD Rate (TN, VA, KY)
Available to those in Tennessee, Virginia,Kentucky, Appalachian Community Credit Union offers competitive rates of 0.10% to 3.04% APY on CD terms from 6 to 72-months. That’s maximum savings with a fixed rate! Appalachian Community Credit Union CDs has a minimum opening deposit of $1,000 and no monthly fees. Grow your money faster wi...
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31 May. 2017
How to Book Award Flights on Condor With Alaska Airlines Miles
I recently shared that Alaska Airlines is now partners with German budget airline Condor.  And you can now earn and redeem Alaska Airlines miles for award flights on Condor between the US and Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. More options for redeeming miles is always great news!  And booking Condor award flights on the Alaska
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9 Aug. 2019
Top 10 Business Credit Cards for Travel Rewards: August 2019
Applying for business credit cards is a great way to earn more miles and points than you already do, but many people don’t apply for business cards because they incorrectly believe they don’t qualify. You don’t need to have employees, nor does your business need to be profitable. You can use your social security number
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2 Jul. 2019
Amex Cardholders Get Up to $50 Off Amazon Order
Amazon is offering 20% off purchases sold by Amazon, in addition to various gift cards not sold by Amazon, for those that apply at least 1 Membership Rewards point to their order and pay with the Amex card that earned it. The maximum discount is $50 on a $250 order. Note that while widely available,
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8 Sep. 2019
There’s Still an American Airlines MD80 in Dallas, After All
The retirement of the American Airlines MD80 has been written about extensively and covered across all sorts of media. I am didn’t find the event nearly as momentous and many did, but there were plenty of celebrations as the plane made its last commercial flight – AA80 – from Chicago O’Hare to Dallas Fort-Worth and
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14 Dec. 2022
Tagging Miles Portal Updates – 14 December 2022
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13 Apr. 2018
Ink Business Preferred: 3x on Plastiq
For the moment at least, payments made via online payment processor Plastiq with Chase Ink Business Preferred Cards are coding under the 3x category bonus. The 3x category bonus on the Ink Business Preferred is supposed to be for travel and shipping purchases, internet, cable and phone services, and on advertising purchases made with social
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2 Jun. 2017
Unlocked Galaxy S8+ 64GB Android Phone via eBay: $769.99 + Free Shipping
The Unlocked Galaxy S8+ 64GB Android Phone is now on sale for $769.99 with free shipping via eBay. This Galaxy Android Phone offer an octacore (2.3GHz Quad + 1.7GHz Quad) processor and a 6.2″ 2960×1440 touchscreen Super AMOLED LCD. Additionally, it offers 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, dual 12-megapixel rear-facing camer...
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6 Sep. 2019
American Airlines Mechanic Charged With Sabotaging an Aircraft About to Depart
We haven’t reached the point of a strike, and the airline and its mechanics are headed back to the bargaining table with the National Mediation Board next week. However tensions have certainly been high. For instance a video of an American Airlines supervisor yelling at a mechanic went viral in June (though note there’s NSFW
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2 Jun. 2017
WesBanco Bank Checking Promotion: $100 Bonus + $50 Donation (OH)
Available for members of the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, WesBanco is offering $100 Bonus + $50 Donation when you open qualifying checking account good through December 31, 2017. To earn the $100 bonus, you must activate e-statement, make two direct deposits of at least $200, pay two bills with WesBanco Bill Pay, and complet...
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